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Originally Posted by serialk11r
Yes that's correct, but at typical engine speed the power requirement is much lower. In terms of dollars spent per hp gained/saved, it's pretty good, but often quite a lot of hassle due to how the water pump is integrated into the block.
Since the water pump is a necessary accessory, I am more okay with it running off the belt than a PS pump, but would try to find an underdrive pulley to cut the losses a bit, unless rerouting the belt is easy. 20% underdrive = 48% less power, in theory at least, and if that turns 3hp into 1.5hp or 5hp into 2.5hp at redline, I can stomach that.
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The idea is alluring, and I am almost willing to throw money at the $459 system, but this is my DD and I need to complete service and some other mods that are incomplete this weekend so I can get back on the road next week. So this is not the responsible, practical path right now.
So, I am passing on the idea (for now and the foreseen future but not permanently).